NO Sub themes... EQ will drive course. Student will be asked to look for thematic connections
Theme ideas:
World I:
Geography / Environment
Power
Survival
Persuasion
World II:
Conflict
Justice
Ethics / Morality
Technology
So instead of "Themes' I'd like us to look at IMPORTANT CONCEPTS.
Here's a leading question:
World Studies is important for freshmen. Not only to prepare them for college, but even more importantly it is important to them in their lives today. What is important about World Studies that freshmen need to know? (besides "the teacher said so" or "I want a good grade" why would students be motivated to work in this class?)
Here are some ideas: One person can make a difference Environment plays a huge role in civilizations The desire for power can hurt or help a civilization People are constantly fighting for freedom Persuasion can be a powerful tool Literature connects to history and parallels the beliefs of society
Current Themes:
World Studies I:
People, Places, and Nature (PPN)
Journeys and the Search for Understanding (JSU)
Values & Beliefs (V&B)
World Studies II:
Family, Love, and Relationships (FLR)
Diversity, Conflict, and Justice (DCJ)
Theme ideas:
World I:
Geography / Environment
Power
Survival
Persuasion
World II:
Conflict
Justice
Ethics / Morality
Technology
So instead of "Themes' I'd like us to look at IMPORTANT CONCEPTS.
Here's a leading question:
World Studies is important for freshmen. Not only to prepare them for college, but even more importantly it is important to them in their lives today.
What is important about World Studies that freshmen need to know? (besides "the teacher said so" or "I want a good grade" why would students be motivated to work in this class?)
Here are some ideas:
One person can make a difference
Environment plays a huge role in civilizations
The desire for power can hurt or help a civilization
People are constantly fighting for freedom
Persuasion can be a powerful tool
Literature connects to history and parallels the beliefs of society
Current Themes:
World Studies I:
People, Places, and Nature (PPN)
Journeys and the Search for Understanding (JSU)
Values & Beliefs (V&B)
World Studies II:
Family, Love, and Relationships (FLR)
Diversity, Conflict, and Justice (DCJ)
NEW THEME IDEAS: